How strong is the LS1 BLOCK itself (not internals)
What would you say about special o-ringed headgaskets "camaroandreas" uses, that seem to cure head problems? I'll post a link if you didn't see them. Taking into account shipping of heads 6000 miles twice will cost at least $500, gaskets seem much more appealing 
I read about people saying how much better the LS2+ blocks are and other people say ohhh don't use an LS1 block they're weak. My car has made 1200+rwhp with a stock LS1 block without issues. No dowels, no girdle, no billet caps, no block filler and stock sleeves.
Personally, I think that the people that have had "crank walk", or bearing issues was due to incorrect tolerances. (That's what causes bearing problems!!)
Personally, I think that the people that have had "crank walk", or bearing issues was due to incorrect tolerances. (That's what causes bearing problems!!)
OK so I tried doing some googling, but most of them just regarded stock blocks etc ..
Anyways what I want to know is how much can an aluminum LS1 BLOCK itself can handle before it starts degrading or warping etc as internal wise I plan on getting forged internals(at some point) so they'll be pretty much indestructible and nothing to worry about when thats done.
I plan on building a twin turbo LS engine, and the displacement of a LS1 is more than enough I know LS2 is a stronger block and the LS3 is a much stronger block yet again, but I don't really want to have to buy a LS2 or LS3 if I don't have too as the price difference can be a bit, well LS2's not too bad but LS3 is definitely a big jump in price as there are not many 2nd hand ones around or people want lots for them or there expensive new.
So I want to know how strong the LS1 aluminum block is, the goal is 600rwhp (maybe more when i reach the 600mark but for now 600 sounds like a good target for now), but i want the engine to last for a very long time without warping etc, and once I spend the money on forged internals I don't want to end up having to buy another block or have to start on building a new LS2 or LS3 cause I didn't do my research.
I know alota people will say or think, just spend extra money to buy a LS2 or LS3? my answer to that is, if the LS1 is capable of holding my targeted power range without degrading then why spend the extra money on a LS2 or LS3? I don't need the extra cubi's + i can always stroke it if i really wanted more cubi's.
Anyways what I want to know is how much can an aluminum LS1 BLOCK itself can handle before it starts degrading or warping etc as internal wise I plan on getting forged internals(at some point) so they'll be pretty much indestructible and nothing to worry about when thats done.
I plan on building a twin turbo LS engine, and the displacement of a LS1 is more than enough I know LS2 is a stronger block and the LS3 is a much stronger block yet again, but I don't really want to have to buy a LS2 or LS3 if I don't have too as the price difference can be a bit, well LS2's not too bad but LS3 is definitely a big jump in price as there are not many 2nd hand ones around or people want lots for them or there expensive new.
So I want to know how strong the LS1 aluminum block is, the goal is 600rwhp (maybe more when i reach the 600mark but for now 600 sounds like a good target for now), but i want the engine to last for a very long time without warping etc, and once I spend the money on forged internals I don't want to end up having to buy another block or have to start on building a new LS2 or LS3 cause I didn't do my research.
I know alota people will say or think, just spend extra money to buy a LS2 or LS3? my answer to that is, if the LS1 is capable of holding my targeted power range without degrading then why spend the extra money on a LS2 or LS3? I don't need the extra cubi's + i can always stroke it if i really wanted more cubi's.
and if you ever get tired of the 600hp and want to add more boost ,,,youll feel comfortable turning it up some, without wanting to build another engine and trying to sale yours 
